Phoenix Parks

When you see the number of parks and recreational areas in Phoenix, you start thinking that it's the park capital of the US, if not the whole world. With over 140 parks you'll definitely find a place to rest and have some fun. A large number of water parks surround Phoenix to help locals and visitors enjoy a refreshing afternoon in the water and cope with the desert heat in the summer. Some of the most popular water parks in Phoenix are Golfland SunSplash in Mesa, Big Surf in Tempe, Oasis Water Park at the Arizona (also known by its previous name, Pointe South Mountain Resort) and Grand Resort Waterworld Safari in Glendale. There's also one amusement park called Castles N' Coasters, located near the Metrocenter Mall in north Phoenix.

A large number of parks and recreational areas were established to protect the beautiful desert landscapes from being exploited and used for residential, agricultural and commercial purposes. Find hotels in Phoenix located to the most beautiful parks. The most notorious and popular park is South Mountain Park, which is the largest municipal park in the whole world, comprising 16,500 acres of desert and mountain landscapes. Other notable parks are Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, Camelback Mountain and Sunnyslope Mountain (aka "S" Mountain). Will find a large variety of desert plants from all over the world in the Desert Botanical Garden. In a few minutes drive northwest of downtown Phoenix you will find the Encanto Park, which is the city's main urban park and a popular place for family leisure. When you arrive to Papago Park in east Phoenix, you have several activities to choose. Its home to both the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. Here you can also find several golf courses.